City

Candler, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Buncombe County  ·  North Carolina

👥28,770Population
💰$70,950Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$291,900Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.8%College Grads▲ 11% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87%Hispanic: 8%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.9%Race
White87.0%
Hispanic8.0%
Black0.5%
Asian0.5%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty11.7% ▲ 17% above avg
College Grads42.8% ▲ 11% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma109 (0.6%)
HS Graduate5,768 (30.1%)
Some College2,926 (15.3%)
Associates2,163 (11.3%)
Bachelors2,025 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree6,187 (32.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 32.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College15.3%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate32.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.6%Renter: 28.4%Tenure
Owner71.6%
Renter28.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,950 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$291,900 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,208/mo
Total Housing Units12,519
Vacant Units2,322

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
62%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
60%
About Candler, NC

Candler is a city in North Carolina, located in Buncombe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 28,770 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Candler is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,950 is near the national average. Approximately 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Candler is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $291,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,208 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Candler is well-educated. 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.98%).

Candler, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Candler
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
28715 28,770 $70,950 $291,900 $1,208 2.6% 42.8% 71.6%